This week our podcast guest is rising star trainer @RGoodwinRacing who talks about his journey and his love for picnic racing Click the link to listen, thanks to Chemist Warehouse @Country_Racing @PunterandRocker @SthsideRacing open.spotify.com/episode/4ds… podcasts.apple.com/au/podcas…

Congratulations to picnic jockey and trainer @Tyson1Barton on his first professional winner! 👇

🏆 The votes are in, the trophies are out, and what a night it was! The 2025–2026 Picnic Racing Awards, is OUR community's night to shine. Watch the full awards presentation and relive all the highlights! ▶️ youtube.com/watch?v=bSsNEO8F…

The Picnic Racing community recognised and celebrated the achievements of racing participants and clubs throughout the 2025-26 on Saturday night. Congratulations to the 2025-26 Picnic Racing Award winners 👏 READ MORE: country.racing.com/news/2026… #AsRealAsItGets

🏆 Congratulations to all the 2025-2026 Picnic Racing Award Winners! What a fantastic season! Head over to our Facebook page to see the winners and photos from the night 👉 facebook.com/PicnicRacing/po…

Congratulations to @RGoodwinRacing and the connections of MAGNARDO, crowned the 2025/26 @picnicracing Horse of the Year at the Picnic Racing Awards held at Southside Cranbourne last night!

Shaun Cooper's won that many picnic premierships that he can't remember how many 😅 6️⃣ or 7️⃣ 📺 Ch. 78/68, Foxtel 529, Kayo or via our app

Race replays from BALNARRING 4th April 2026 can be viewed on: X - @picnicbet Facebook - facebook.com/PicnicBet.com.B… Picnic Racing website - picnicracing.com.au/picnicra…

The Easter Long Weekend is coming up - you know what that means! 🤩🐎 Round up your mates and celebrate Easter all over Country Victoria! More info at country.racing.com/autumn #AsRealAsItGets @BallTurfClub @balnarringprc

UPCOMING PICNIC MEETINGS Information & bookings: country.racing.com/picnic-ra… Full 2025/26 picnic calendar: picnicracing.com.au/picnicra…

Halfway through the season and the Balnarring Trainer of the Year leaderboard is heating up 🔥🏇 Huge thanks to our partners @lovatsville - the Balnarring TOTY will receive a free service to Generation — the undefeated 2YO and dual Group 3-winning 3YO sprinter!!

Evergreen Turf do so much behind the scenes to support racing — and we’re proud to have them backing our sport 🌱🐎 Come celebrate with us at Balnarring, March 8 for the @Evergreen_Turf Long Weekend Races. Sunshine, turf & great country racing!!!

😎 Sunshine, smiles and saddle-up thrills - the 2026 @BarmahPark Balnarring Cup delivered it all!! Relive all the action from Monday’s history-making meet 🐎🏆 🎥 Jarroyd Martin #morningtonpeninsula #AustraliaDay2026 #AsRealAsItGets #countryracing #picnicracing

LISTEN | 79 year old trainer Michael Binney joined @ghall27 to discuss the victory of his only horse in work Diamanda, who he trained to take out the Balnarring Cup yesterday. cms.megaphone.fm/channel/NTE…

This was a fun race to call 🥳 A pleasure to narrate such a special moment for Mick Binney in front of a huge hometown crowd 🏆

Shaun Cooper Dominates Balnarring Cup Day 2026 Victorian Picnic Racing's premier jockey Shaun Cooper delivered a masterclass performance at the 2026 Balnarring Cup meeting, steering home the winner of the feature race before completing a stunning treble on the day. Cooper, renowned for his tactical brilliance on the country racing circuit, showcased his exceptional skill and race craft throughout the afternoon. His victory in the prestigious Balnarring Cup was the highlight of a dominant display that saw him salute the judge three times. The treble further cements Cooper's reputation as the leading rider on the Victorian Picnic Racing circuit, demonstrating his ability to adapt to different horses and racing conditions across multiple races on the same program. This commanding performance at Balnarring adds another chapter to Cooper's impressive record in Victorian country racing, highlighting why he's considered one of the most accomplished jockeys in the picnic racing ranks.

History at Balnarring! 👏🏻 Shaun Cooper landed his first Balnarring Cup aboard Diamanda, who carried 77kg, for veteran trainer Mick Binney 😍 @Country_Racing @balnarringprc @picnicracing

Race 1 Balnarring 26th January 2026 won by Sierra Sun. Ridden by Sebastian Galea and trained by Troy Kilgower.

Race 2 Balnarring 26th January 2026 won by Saucito. Ridden by Sebastian Galea and trained by Troy Kilgower.

Race 3 Balnarring 26th January 2026 won by Magnardo. Ridden by Maddison Morris and trained by Reece Goodwin.